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Walter’s World: Leyland Simmons presents An Afternoon of Contemporary Works

Posted on May 7, 2012 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

Leyland Simmons presented An Afternoon of Contemporary Works on Saturday May 5; this informal dance concert took place at the Harlem School of the Arts. Continue reading →

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Roberta Flack’s Tribute To Beatles On New Album in Harlem (video)

Posted on April 16, 2012 by | 1 Comment

To her legions of fans, her music is a national treasure. NY1 recently caught up with Harlem resident Roberta Flack at the historic Faison Firehouse Theater in Harlem. Continue reading →

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Ralph MacDonald, the Harlem born Grammy Award winning percussionist and composer, Dies at 67

Posted on December 19, 2011 by | Leave a comment

The great percussionist and composer, Ralph MacDonald, born in Harlem in 1944 was one of the most recorded percussionists in jazz, soul and funk as well as a Grammy Award winning songwriter. He wrote with songwriters Bill Salter and William Eaton. Their composition ‘Where Is The Love’ became a multi-million seller for Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway and won two Grammy Awards… Continue reading →

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Harlem School of the Arts Holiday Plans

Posted on November 18, 2010 by | 6 Comments

The Harlem School of the Arts announced today that it will produce its annual Holiday Show in December.  Two identical performances of the show, “Holidays in Harlem: A Global Celebration” will take place in The Gathering Space of the School, 645 St. Nicholas Avenue, on Friday, December 17 and Saturday, December 18, 2010. Both shows will begin at 7:00pm. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Ailey II Studio Showing

Posted on October 9, 2010 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge


July 7, 2010 marked the beginning of an extensive touring season for Ailey II; the tour will include 49 cities in North America and Europe. The Company is presently enjoying unprecedented popularity, establishing itself as an important modern dance company in it’s own right. On October 5, just eight days after returning from performances in the Northeastern United States, Austria, and France, Ailey II gave an informal studio showing of two new works in the Ailey Citigroup Theater.

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HW Interview: Paul Kim’s Harlem Soul

Posted on October 4, 2010 by | 1 Comment

Korean-American singer/songwriter Paul “PK” Kim has sure come a long way from being a contestant on season 6 of American Idol. With a new album about to be released soon, his future in the music business looks brighter than ever. Harlem World believe this West-Coaster’s music evokes the sounds, image, and coolness of Harlem and contemporary R&B music. He’s definitely one to watch and hear. Continue reading →

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8 Time Grammy Nominy Kirk Whalum on HW Radio

Posted on August 21, 2010 by | Leave a comment

Eight-Time Grammy nominated saxophonist Kirk Whalum has already had a whirlwind year with the recent release… Continue reading →

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Kirk Whalum, The Music of Donny Hathaway

Posted on July 28, 2010 by | 1 Comment

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Eight-Time Grammy nominated saxophonist Kirk Whalum has already had a whirlwind year with the recent release of the long-awaited third installment in his popular genre-bridging gospel jazz series, The Gospel According To Jazz: Chapter III (GATJ3).

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